Posted By David Scott Under the terms of the Petroleum (Consolidation) Act 1928, petroleum spirit shall not be kept unless a petroleum spirit licence is in force under the Act authorising the keeping thereof and the petroleum spirit is kept in accordance with such conditions if any as may be attached to the licence. Normally the local authority is empowered under this Act to grant licences. However, this Act is currently under review and will, in all probability, be repealed by the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmosphere Regulations currently at Consultation stage by the HSC. Indeed, many HSE offices are conducting briefings on these proposals this month. e-mail charles.wagg@hse.gsi.gov.uk for further info. Bye the bye, if you are a COMAH Site either Low Tier or Top Tier, you don't need a petroleum spirit licence! Hope this helps.